programming

noun

pro·​gram·​ming ˈprō-ˌgra-miŋ 

-grə-

variants or less commonly programing

1

: the planning, scheduling, or performing of a program

2

a

: the process of instructing or learning by means of an instructional program

b

: the process of preparing an instructional program for a device (such as a computer)

Examples of programming in a Sentence

The news conference interrupted regular television programming.

Recent Examples on the Web

The funding cutback is expected to lead to layoffs and programming changes. —Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2025

The new space, Andrews said, will be home to the Center’s programming which will include art exhibitions, panels, talks, a book and poetry club, a lending library and more. —Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025

Original Run: 1993–2002, 2016–2018 Length: 11 seasons, 218 episodes Creator: Chris Carter Chris Carter’s show changed the way people looked at genre TV in the ’90s, paving the way for the next two decades of hit sci-fi and supernatural programming. —Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2025

The Rondo Block Party aims to celebrate Black cultural pride, support local businesses and offer free family programming, honoring the historic legacy and ongoing resilience of St. Paul’s historically-Black Rondo neighborhood, Buford said. —Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 31 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing programming

• application programming interface
• linear programming
• object-oriented programming
• pre-programming

Rhymes for programming

• programing
• amang
• cramming
• damming
• damning
• hamming
• jamming
• lambing
• ramming
• slamming
• diagramming
• reprograming

Kids Definition

programming

noun

pro·​gram·​ming

variants also programing

ˈprō-ˌgram-iŋ 

-grə-miŋ

1

: the planning, scheduling, or performing of a program

advocates less violence in television programming

2

: the design and production of computer programs